Small-business owners in Portland, Maine, weigh whether to speak out on immigration — and what it could cost

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An anti-ICE protester in Maine
A protester rallies against the presence of US Immigration Customs Enforcement in Maine, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

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Superhuman's CEO has an 'insane' productivity hack that involves scoring himself weekly

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Shishir Mehrotra sitting
Shishir Mehrotra said he uses a productivity hack from Intercom cofounder Des Traynor.

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I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

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Jide Adebowale.

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Bad news, tech workers: A brand-name résumé isn't enough anymore

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Composite of Mike Kostersitz, Deborah Hendersen and Mody Khan
Mike Kostersitz (left), Deborah Hendersen (center), and Mody Khan (right) all had big names on their résumés but varying luck in finding a new role in today's tricky market.

Mike Kostersitz, Deborah Hendersen, Mody Khan

I raised my grandchildren after my daughter and son-in-law died. Now 87, it wasn't how I expected retirement to be.

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Rebecca Reed
Rebecca Reed raised her grandchildren.

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I spent years balancing work and family. At 49, I'm finally focusing on my career while my husband handles the household labor.

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Sarah Turner's husband does all the household chores so she can work.

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At 58, I've got coworkers half my age. It's pushed me to find habits that help me look younger and feel confident.

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Author Lisa Cannon smiling wearing scarf, army-green jacket
I didn't use makeup or hair dye until I was in an office with coworkers half my age. Fortunately, a few things helped me feel younger and more confident at work.

Lisa Cannon

I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

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Kyle Elliott standing in front of a projector screen giving a talk.
Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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The CEO of $2 billion Harvey rival Legora says he still interviews everyone and asks this question

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Legora's CEO
Legora's CEO said that working at the startup can mean dinners in the office and signing deals on New Year's Eve.

Max Junestrand, Legora

Texas governor orders H-1B hiring freeze at state universities and agencies

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

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